Game Chronicles' Scores

  • Games
For 3,050 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 79% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 17% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
Highest review score: 100 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Lowest review score: 10 X-Men: Destiny
Score distribution:
3050 game reviews
    • 69 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Operation Flashpoint: Red River isn't the most accessible military FPS game out there, but it certainly is one of the most realistic you'll find on the console if you're up for the challenge. Obviously, sim purists will want to play on the PC where sharper graphics and finer mouse controls will prevail, but mission for mission, and for overall gameplay, both solo and co-op, Red River is a great ride for those with the tactical precision and patience to play.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    However, the magic of the original RPG Maker has been lost, somewhat, by the newest member of the family. There is too much that cannot be done, and no way to change it anymore.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Blue Dragon Plus is a great title for the DS. I enjoyed the challenge of controlling 16 different characters and managing all of them.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    And even though the game is a bit light in its scope, the treatment of the subject is handled with as much attention to detail as you can possibly imagine, and with a stellar cast of voice actors and a music selection to set the mood, Contents Under Pressure is just waiting to explode on your PC.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    While I ultimately had fun with Golf: Tee It Up! it just seemed that it required too much effort to enjoy.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There are just enough things wrong with this title that it feels like it needed another few months in development before being sprung on the public.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Personally, I found the gameplay highly repetitious. As fun as it is to smash and destroy everything in sight it gets boring after about two or three levels. Hulk is a game best experienced in short doses, or at least have a friend on hand to pass the controller to.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Giving the characters stories within the game not only lends them more life than most racing game characters, it gives players a good reason to keep going until you've seen them all.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    NHL 2K10 is another case of “two steps forward, one step back.” Big changes for the better in graphics and customization are offset by arcade style gameplay and the removal of all the classic teams from last year.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    With sub-par designs, weak sound effects and a thin storyline, it is doomed to end up on the bargain bin sooner or later.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It's fun, it's challenging, and it's breathtaking to look at, even if you are watching somebody else play it.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Rayman 3 HD is a great remake of an amazing classic, but it would have been nice if they could have updated the controls and camera to be just as good as the new graphics.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    If you are looking for serious scares there are better games for the job, and hardcore survival horror buffs will likely find the gameplay a bit too light for their tastes, but anyone looking for a stunning visual experience with entertaining characters, an interesting storyline, and an overall creepy atmosphere will find plenty to enjoy with Ghosthunter.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    To each their own of course, but this game's developers probably could have put a bit more effort into Gallop Racer 2006 in order to make it more accessible for people who are curious, or just think the idea of a racing game with horses is cool. As someone who feels just like that, I can respect what Gallop Racer 2006 is about, but I'm a little disappointed too.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    One of the most original Xbox games I've played in a long time, not only because of the visionary graphics, but the clever intertwining of FPS action and RPG elements and more online modes than any two other games combined.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Thankfully, Chicken Little: Ace In Action strays far enough from the dreadful film from which it was based, and delivers a decent gameplay experience with very little of the bad aftertaste.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    To sum it up, Thrillville is all about the mini-games. Virtually every aspect of park maintenance can be accomplished through beating a mini-game, and it’s probably the mini-games you’ll keep playing after you’ve finished building up all five theme parks.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Turok is a fun and entertaining game that could have been significantly better.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Despite all these incremental improvements and new features not much has changed with the AC series. Silent Line: Armored Core looks and plays nearly the same as it did three years and two versions ago.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars is a revolutionary online experience, a paradigm shift in tactical multiplayer game design, and the online game that the console world has been waiting for.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    NFL Head Coach might have been better received it appeared on the scene as a newly added mode within the Madden franchise – because as it stands, it really isn't worth your hard earned cash.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    There is a good story and a nice rule-based combat system that is easy to learn and fun to master. It might not be as good as the real thing but as a GBA title it's a solid title with a few pleasant surprises.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The addition of a few original dance tracks by artists other than those commissioned by Konami is a welcome touch, and the option to play as a Mii doesn't hurt anything, even if it isn't all that exciting in practice.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    The best thing I can say about Call of Duty 3 on the Wii is that after playing I actually felt like I had been through a war, both emotionally and physically.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you already have "Crash Team Racing," don’t expect anything new or exciting beyond the updated graphics – Crash Nitro Kart is basically the same game in a pretty new package.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Not only is this an amazing game, as far as games and MMOG’s go, but it is also a unique storytelling experiment. One that has never been attempted before and one that I am extremely excited to be taking part in.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    If you must play the game on the old PS2 you'll still have a good time; albeit a lonely time. Just don't play it on the 360 or PS3 or you might never be satisfied with your classic system again. Tony has definitely made the jump to next-gen and you might want to do the same.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Sadly, Crash of the Titans is just more of the same in a new wrapper.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    I really enjoyed Pinball FX. Granted, pinball is fairly simple and it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s great for a quick break from the normal game routine.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you're into the character Conan or the action/adventure "hack and slash" style genre then you owe it to yourself to spend an evening or two with this game. Sometimes the guilty pleasures in life are the best kind.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    With a little more work, this game could have been exceptional, but unfortunately, it stops its ascent to greatness with simply average.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The graphics are slick and I can tell a lot of historical research went into making this game, but I can’t shake the feeling that the Pyro designers are still using muskets while the competition has moved on to assault rifles.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Still, 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa offers an incredibly solid game of soccer packaged in some of the best presentation yet seen on the PSP.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    An innovative title that will entertain, educate and possibly inspire. While a bit of music background will enhance your enjoyment, Clubworld is designed so anyone who can operate a Dual Shock can stumble their way into some impressive results.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While I can think of plenty of minor tweaks and improvements that would make this game even better, as is, Wrath Unleashed is a bold and innovative concept that will delight both strategy and action gamers who enjoy challenging gameplay, fantasy creatures, spells, and sexy goddesses.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you are a hardcore baseball fan, MLB 2K11 is your only option on the Xbox 360 – so I would suggest checking out a demo or renting the game before signing up for the awkward controls. PS3 owners have the option of Sony's MLB11: The Show, which seems to be receiving a lot of attention across the Internet – I would suggest checking that out first.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    An absolute pleasure to play. It’s the most strategically fun game I’ve played since "Command & Conquer: Red Alert" and I found it to be as engaging as "Command & Conquer Generals."
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The sheer simplicity in Safecracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure is its greatest asset; easy to maneuver around and gets right into the logic puzzles that are the mainstay of the game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Despite being sandwiched between two high-profile music games, Boom Boom Rocket offers a unique and vibrant gameplay experience that is really unmatched by anything else out there.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    While it's not a revolutionary game, Death To Spies delivers a compelling stealth experience and is well worth a try for genre fans.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A pretty sweet game. I just hope that Krome and Sierra will succeed in their experiment to bring a new age of gamer to the once-cutesy character. If not, this might be the last Spyro we ever see – and that would be a shame.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It definitely is a lot slower with more tactics than many gamers are used to unless you play a lot of Tom Clancy games, especially with the new team command options.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For $20, though, this game offers a lot of fun. Compared to a typical $50 to $60 title, it's an incredible bargain for what it offers, and since it's so easy to pick up and put down, there's a spot for Earth Defense Force in practically every gamer's library.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Really, the biggest enemy of the MySims is its pacing; the open-ended nature of the game allows for hours and hours of busy work, but at the cost of any real excitement.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Joint Task Force feels very much like a game that is not finished or complete.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    An excellent mix of intense first person shooting combined with a sophisticated risk-reward system that actually integrates into the gameplay. The Tarot cards are pure genius and add a whole new level to the genre.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    As the movies and books mature with their audiences this game seems to have been left behind a grade in an attempt to attract a new generation of gamers that might be too young for the material the game is based upon.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    If you are looking for a portable version of the PS3 or 360 versions of Madden 09, you are going to be sorely disappointed. Madden NFL 09 on the PSP is a good game with its share of oversights and flaws. But it is the only NFL game on the PSP.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    It’s easy to learn and difficult to master, but the experience you have from beginning to end will be challenging and rewarding.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    If you’re a console gamer intrigued by the Sims games but don’t own a PC, Sims 2 Pets for PS2 may be fun for you to try, especially if you also enjoy virtual pets. Otherwise, the PC version is definitely your better bet.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Even though the game becomes a bit of a chore to muddle through near the end I can’t help but recommend Whiplash for its delightful design and truly funny characters.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Rather than try to mimic any single driving combat game, RoadKill combines the best parts of every homicidal car game that has come before it to create a totally original concept.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Really the game's major downfall is the clunky controls which make navigating the grid an exercise in frustration and all but cripples the fast-paced gameplay of the board game.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Free movement, a slightly better soundtrack and replayability would have helped a lot. Ubi Soft did however, stay true to the legend of Holmes, so they'll earn brownie points with players.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Web of Shadows assembles a great cast of heroes and villains, combines them with a fantastic story, and integrates an intuitive and exciting control scheme and evolving combat system that easily makes this the best Spider-Man game ever made to date for any system.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mass Effect: Infiltrator isn't much of a companion piece to the new console game, but rather an independent action shooter that uses some familiar designs and set pieces from the console series. There is very little role-playing and even less story, but if you crave a challenging action-shooter that's all about stylish combat that mixes weapons and powers and top-tier production values then it doesn't get much better than this.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    This is a tough recommendation because you have a really great start and a really great ending, but there is this mess in the middle I don’t want anybody to endure unless you are a glutton for puzzle punishment or don’t mind using the built-in hint system.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Blitz The League II is a spleen exploding, spine cracking, cleat stomping, hand snapping, testicular-bustlingly good time.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I don't give it my highest recommendation, but fans of the film should be delighted with the game, and the rest of you may be pleasantly surprised by it.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    Sadly, there are a lot better FPS and tactical-RPG games out there for the Xbox; far too many to recommend Brink to anyone unless they have already played all the rest. If you're curious give it a rental but avoid a purchase until it drops to $29. Maybe, by then, they'll have patched the remaining bugs.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Your everyday MMORPG with its own unique world and atmosphere. It only has one neat and unique feature called Diplomacy and what it lacks in terms of sound effects, it makes up for in quality writing.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Perhaps the game was rushed to make the DS’s launch window, but whatever the reason it feels as if less effort went into this game than is typical of Madden games.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I have been a fan of the Slugfest titles from the very beginning, but always wished the games were a bit less ridiculous. The Bigs 2 is that game I was looking for – one that amps up the action without going overboard.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    There is just too much missing here for this game to become a permanent fixture in your game library.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    If you love strategy RPGs and a good horror story and don't mind dealing with a few bugs then you should check out the universal app, Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land for iPhone and iPad.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It has all the standard components of traditional platform titles but disguises them with clever game design, intuitive character interaction, and constant humor.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    The characters in the game are pretty stereotypical, and the plot and story is certainly not up to the standards of story-oriented RPGs like "Final Fantasy X." The characters seem flat and uninteresting to me, and the story didn't really get me emotionally attached to them.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is definitely one game that most gamers will not regret spending $49.99 on. If you own a Wii and use it for more than just Wii Sports, you owe it to yourself to pick this highly entertaining game up as soon as you can.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The original gameplay has been polished to near-perfection and the added elements of combat, stealth, and action, combined with traditional platform puzzles and collectibles certainly make this one of the best of the few platform titles actually available for the Xbox.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    There is a great feeling of wonder and magic in this latest Potter game, assuming you have the patience to discover it.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    QuickSpot was a fantastic surprise. I hadn’t even heard of the game until the day it showed up for review, and it only took me ten minutes before I was hopefully hooked.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Turn out the lights and turn up the sound and immerse yourself in one of the most colorful and delightfully charming non-games of the year.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A fun little game that should not be overlooked if one is looking for a cheap yet satisfying game.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With solid graphics & sound, wicked interrogation/kill systems, and dialogue written by Punisher comic legend Garth Ennis (also of “Preacher” graphic novel fame) this title is hard to pass up for any die-hard Punisher fan.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I loved the diverse mix of exploration and discovery (treasure hunting) one minute followed by insanely fun and bloody combat the next. It truly is the best of both genres.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While this is a valiant effort to fill a much-needed gap in portable gaming, there are just too many issues that keep this game from being all that fun or anywhere close to becoming as next-gen as the system you are playing it on.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NASCAR 07 really does compile the best gameplay elements from the previous four years’ worth of their NASCAR franchise. While this would normally warrant a hands-down recommendation – especially releasing this close to the (apparent) end of the PS2’s lifespan – NASCAR 07’s technical glitches really deal a serious blow to the fun.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    I am a bit torn when it comes to Test Drive Unlimited 2. It is definitely not the worst racing game I have played, but it is marred with technical problems that really do affect the gameplay. I would be willing to overlook these issues if the storyline was either better or nonexistent, but as it stands the story is not even enjoyable in an ironic sort of corny way – it is just frustrating to not give a damn about the characters, especially your own.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    A serious game for serious racers with an ancillary interest in accounting and business management. Racing is just a small part of this game that happens when you aren't worrying about building up an empire of cars, earning more money or the respect of your peers.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    And that's precisely the group that 2K Sports is trying to target with MLB 2K12 – the hardcore baseball fans. With the slow tactical pitching game, the new fielding mechanics, and the complex base running – MLB 2K12 is definitely not for the casual gamer. And hardcore fans should really find something to like in MLB 2K12 because it is as accurate a hardball experience as can be found in gaming.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    If you are a big trivial game guru then Buzz! Master Quiz is a must have for you to play anytime or anywhere. Just don't expect an abundance of online competition.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    If you are a sucker for pretty graphics and a rich narrative then you had better stick with the console versions of Grand Theft Auto, but anyone looking for an excellent handheld version of the game will delight in the complexity this title has to offer.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    It won't change the way adventure games are designed, like Myst did, but it is gripping and well-crafted.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    With 3,000 horses and an assortment of gameplay modes and mini-games you won’t be looking anywhere else to satisfy your horse fetish.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    I would wholeheartedly suggest that any Spyro fan check out any of the console releases of A New Beginning before delving into this frustrating release.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As far as edutainment games goes, My Word Coach is one of the better ones I have spent time with and one in which nearly anyone age 8 or older should be able to get something out of.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Antiquated controls combine with a lackluster storytelling technique to create a game that might have been cool five years ago.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It also has a lot of the repetitious gameplay issues that dragged those games down after a few hours of play.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Atelier Iris 2 just goes to show that RPG gamers are going to have to become a little more discerning with what they buy. Either that, or be happy with the occasional turd.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    All in all, it’s a fun little game with cute graphics that ought to keep Sudoku fans happy.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Graphics have been tweaked, sound improved, color and play-by-play commentary added, and AI beefed up to offer a far greater challenge despite some lingering flaws.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Scrat is one of the most endearing characters in animated films and it's high time he got to showcase his talents in his own adventure.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    So if you have an hour to kill and want to seriously put the hurt on some space zombies I would recommend D.A.R.K for you.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    I don’t feel this game is the best Rockstar has to offer.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    My family is still completely consumed with Samba De Amigo – and even spurred my wife into picking up a Dance Dance Revolution kit. We are having a ton of fun as a family, and feeling healthier for it – what more could you want as the winter months draw near?
    • 68 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    While the tropical environment is inviting, and the game honestly isn’t all that bad, it’s a bit expensive for such a short diversion, and most gamers will probably go for something with a little more substance for the same price.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Zooo is not revolutionary in anyway; in fact, it looks a lot like other puzzle games I have played. However, the bright, fun packaging and portability of the game make it a should-buy for any fan of the puzzle genre and any parent taking their kids on a car trip.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    I literally had to force myself to play this game, grumbling throughout the first 2-3 stages, but eventually the Castlevania-style gameplay and unique stylized graphics overcame my shattered expectations and I started to appreciate the game for what it is – a kick-ass, old-school platformer that will deliver hours of challenging fun regardless of its title.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Rango is one of those rare movie games that is actually good. Actually it's fantastic! It also doesn't require you to have seen the film or know anything about these characters. Rango is just as charming as Gex or Abe (from Oddworld) and he stars in one of the best action-platformers of this generation. If you have kids or just want to feel like one for a couple days, Rango is a must-own title.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The best part about this title is that once you get in, it plays just like the original in all its addictive glory.

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